| Unit name | Social Innovation in Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | INOVM0022 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Ms. Angsten Clark |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
None |
| School/department | Centre for Innovation |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Why is this unit important?
The ambition to innovate and succeed in doing so in terms of social change are quite different things. Many individuals and organisations struggle to make social change happen, to create social value, or to do so efficiently and sustainably. You will gain a contextual understanding of how social innovation has happened, is happening, and how it may happen in the future. Using relevant academic theory, professional case studies, and examples of practice you will explore the factors that both accelerate and hinder the process of innovation and change management in the context of social change. You will consider the impact of historic and future trends impacting the social enterprise sector and driving organisational behaviour.
How does this unit fit into your programme of study
In this unit, you’ll gain the critical contextual understanding to innovate in the context of social purpose organisations. It provides your distinctive ‘pathway’ thread for your Masters programme, in this case specialising in social purpose contexts by drawing from a diverse set of innovation case studies from a range of disciplines and domains. Providing both inspiration and understanding vital to your future academic and professional projects, the unit will also develop your presentation skills, teamwork, critical analysis and writing – all crucial for success in your studies and career.
An overview of content
The ambition to innovate is one thing; successfully delivering it within a social context is quite another. Many individuals and organisations find it challenging to implement social change, create value, or achieve these goals efficiently and sustainably. This unit provides you with a contextual understanding of how innovation has unfolded, how it's currently happening, and potential future trajectories. Through relevant academic theory, professional case studies, and practical examples, you'll explore the factors that both accelerate and impede innovation and change management, particularly within larger corporate settings. The unit also considers the impact of historical and emerging trends on the corporate landscape and their influence on organisational behaviour.
How will students, personally, be different as a result of this unit
In this unit, you will be equipped with the critical contextual understanding needed to drive innovation within the context of social purpose organisations. It forms a key part of your Master's programme, specifically focusing on social purpose contacts. By examining diverse innovation case studies across various disciplines and industries, you'll gain both inspiration and essential knowledge applicable to your future academic and professional work. Furthermore, the unit will hone your presentation skills, teamwork capabilities, and critical analysis and writing techniques – all crucial for success in your studies and career.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Teaching will be delivered through a combination of synchronous and asynchronous sessions, including lectures, group meetings and workshops supported by collaborative and self-directed learning.
Tasks which help you learn and prepare you for summative tasks (formative):
Case Study Samples (individual assessment), up to 500 words (0%, Not Required for Credit)
Tasks which count towards your unit mark (summative):
Case Study (individual assessment), 5000 words or equivalent (100%) [ILOs 1,2,3, and 4]
When assessment does not go to plan
When required by the Board of Examiners, you will normally complete reassessments in the same formats as those outlined above. However, the Board reserves the right to modify the form or number of reassessments required. Details of reassessments are normally confirmed by the Centre shortly after the notification of your results at the end of the academic year.
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. INOVM0022).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The assessment methods listed in this unit specification are designed to enable students to demonstrate the named learning outcomes (LOs). Where a disability prevents a student from undertaking a specific method of assessment, schools will make reasonable adjustments to support a student to demonstrate the LO by an alternative method or with additional resources.
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
